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US alleges software scheme to raise rent prices

US alleges software scheme to raise rent prices

US prosecutors unveiled sweeping antitrust charges Friday against a property management software company that they allege employs algorithms to enable collusion among landlords, harming renters across numerous US markets.

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Russell tops practice at Dutch Grand Prix

Russell tops practice at Dutch Grand Prix

British driver George Russell set the fastest time in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with local hero Max Verstappen complaining of a lack of pace as he trailled in fifth.

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Sudan talks close with progress on two safe aid routes

Sudan talks close with progress on two safe aid routes

Talks on the devastating war in Sudan ended Friday without a ceasefire but with progress on securing aid access on two key routes into a country facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.

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Van Aert claims second Vuelta stage win

Van Aert claims second Vuelta stage win

Wout van Aert claimed his second victory at the Vuelta a Espana by taking stage seven on Friday in a thrilling sprint finale.

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Ex-Federer coach Peter Lundgren dies, age 59

Ex-Federer coach Peter Lundgren dies, age 59

Former Swedish tennis player Peter Lundgren, who also coached Roger Federer early in the Swiss player's career, has passed away at the age of 59, his family said Friday.

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US says progress made at Gaza truce talks in Cairo

US says progress made at Gaza truce talks in Cairo

The United States said Friday progress had been made at the latest round of Gaza truce talks, after the presence of Israeli troops on the Egyptian border emerged as a major sticking point.

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NATO base in Germany briefly raises security level after 'potential threat'

NATO base in Germany briefly raises security level after 'potential threat'

NATO said Friday it had lowered its security level at an airbase in western Germany after briefly raising it over an unspecified "potential threat".

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Emery won't 'waste time' as Villa boss demands progress

Emery won't 'waste time' as Villa boss demands progress

Unai Emery has demanded Aston Villa take the next step in their development as the Spanish boss warned he does not want to "waste time" in their top four bid.

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England leave Sri Lanka struggling after Smith hundred heroics

England leave Sri Lanka struggling after Smith hundred heroics

England's pace attack built on a maiden Test century by Jamie Smith as the hosts pressed for a convincing win over Sri Lanka in the series opener at Old Trafford on Friday.

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Norris, Russell on top in first two Dutch Grand Prix practices

Norris, Russell on top in first two Dutch Grand Prix practices

British drivers Lando Norris and George Russell secured the bragging rights after the first day of practice for the Dutch Grand Prix on Friday, with local hero Max Verstappen in unfamiliar territory behind them.

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